Whats this gun worth?

[brnhtown]

Smith and Wesson 25-2
.45 acp
3 1/4" barrel
trigger had to of had some work done to it, it is super crisp.
competition hammer
Stainless steel

Overall in pretty good condition

[Double-O-Dave]

If it's really a Model 25-2, it cannot be stainless steel. The stainless steel version is the Model 625. If yours appears to be stainless, it is either nickel (factory or aftermarket) or some other kind of finish like chrome, Armorloy, etc. Open the cylinder and look into the frame recess for the model number and verify its a Model 25-2. Then look at the rear face of the cylinder for a capital "N". If you see a capital "N", that indicates a factory nickel finish. I've never seen a factory nickeled Model 25, but that doesn't mean they don't exist. A Model 25 in and of itself is a pretty desirable gun - they don't make them anymore, and a S&W N-framed revolver is pretty desirable. Please report back with your findings and it will help in trying to pin down a market range for the piece. Also, I know it may be a hassle, but photos would really help.

Regards,

Dave

[brnhtown]

If it's really a Model 25-2, it cannot be stainless steel. The stainless steel version is the Model 625. If yours appears to be stainless, it is either nickel (factory or aftermarket) or some other kind of finish like chrome, Armorloy, etc. Open the cylinder and look into the frame recess for the model number and verify its a Model 25-2. Then look at the rear face of the cylinder for a capital "N". If you see a capital "N", that indicates a factory nickel finish. I've never seen a factory nickeled Model 25, but that doesn't mean they don't exist. A Model 25 in and of itself is a pretty desirable gun - they don't make them anymore, and a S&W N-framed revolver is pretty desirable. Please report back with your findings and it will help in trying to pin down a market range for the piece. Also, I know it may be a hassle, but photos would really help.

Regards,

Dave

Thanks! It says 25-2 on the inside of the cylinder. Ill try and get some pictures tomorrow. It's not actually mine, a friend of mine is selling it and I am thinking of buy it

[Tx_Wader]

They did make the 25-5 with a nickel finish for an additional fee but the 25-2 did not come with a nickel finish.

As for value these numbers are a couple of years old but might help you.

MODEL 25 & VARIATIONS (1955 TARGET MODEL)Add to Collection
.45 ACP, .45 Auto Rim, or .45 LC (earlier mfg.) cal., N-frame, blue finish only, target grips, 4, 6 (later mfg.), 6 1/2 (earlier mfg.), or 8 3/8 (later mfg.) in. barrel, pinned and recessed variation was disc. in the middle of 25-5 mfg. (circa 1988). Disc. 1999.
View Historic Prices
Grading 100% 98% 95% 90% 80% 70% 60%
.45 ACP or .45 Auto Rim cal. $850 $750 $650 $550 $475 $425 $375
.45 LC cal. N/A $3,675 $3,150 $2,855 $2,310 $1,890 $1,470
Last MSR was $347. Last MSR for Model 25-5 was $429 (disc. 1991).
Add $150 for 6 1/2 in. barrel (with pinned barrel, mfg. until 1982).
Add 5%-10% for 8 3/8 in. barrel.
Add 50% for early 4 screw.
After 1961, the Model 25 in .45 ACP cal. was designated Model 25-2, with trigger guard screw eliminated. Generally odd numbered dash numbers are chambered in .45 LC (3-5-7-9-11-13), while even numbers (2-4-6-8-10-12) are chambered in .45 ACP. There were 13 engineering changes in two calibers to this model.

[Hancock]

Nice

[brnhtown]

They did make the 25-5 with a nickel finish for an additional fee but the 25-2 did not come with a nickel finish.

As for value these numbers are a couple of years old but might help you.

MODEL 25 & VARIATIONS (1955 TARGET MODEL)Add to Collection
.45 ACP, .45 Auto Rim, or .45 LC (earlier mfg.) cal., N-frame, blue finish only, target grips, 4, 6 (later mfg.), 6 1/2 (earlier mfg.), or 8 3/8 (later mfg.) in. barrel, pinned and recessed variation was disc. in the middle of 25-5 mfg. (circa 1988). Disc. 1999.
View Historic Prices
Grading 100% 98% 95% 90% 80% 70% 60%
.45 ACP or .45 Auto Rim cal. $850 $750 $650 $550 $475 $425 $375
.45 LC cal. N/A $3,675 $3,150 $2,855 $2,310 $1,890 $1,470
Last MSR was $347. Last MSR for Model 25-5 was $429 (disc. 1991).
Add $150 for 6 1/2 in. barrel (with pinned barrel, mfg. until 1982).
Add 5%-10% for 8 3/8 in. barrel.
Add 50% for early 4 screw.
After 1961, the Model 25 in .45 ACP cal. was designated Model 25-2, with trigger guard screw eliminated. Generally odd numbered dash numbers are chambered in .45 LC (3-5-7-9-11-13), while even numbers (2-4-6-8-10-12) are chambered in .45 ACP. There were 13 engineering changes in two calibers to this model.

Thanks for this input, exactly what I needed.

[jshouse]

What about this Ruger M77 MKII, .223, 20" barrel, manufacture date in 1989..... Has an old 4x Weaver scope on it.

[jshouse]

Pics, wood isn't perfect

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